Talk:Paratransgenesis

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==Definition==

Does the term specifically refer to a technique used to control the spread of vector-borne diseases? Or does it just refer to the introduction of transgenic symbionts into their host? Alberrosidus 09:35, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Examples

This will depend on the exact definition of the term, but is the Durvasula example the first example of paratransgenesis? The paper claims that its the first "modulation of arthropod vector competence" using genetically engineered symbionts. Are there previous non-arthropod examples? Are there examples that don't involve altering vector competence? Alberrosidus 09:35, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Requirements

The requirements for the technique should be thoroughly examined for factual errors and revised for accuracy/clarity. Alberrosidus 09:35, 20 April 2007 (UTC)